I think whoever is batting with the tail won't score many runs this series, whether that's Mo or Johnny.
More often than not in this series our tail will get bounced out for not many.
I think they will swap between them through the series as to who bats 6, Mo if they want to be aggressive, Bairstow if they are looking to be more cautious
Disappointing losing two but the pitch is getting quicker and that was a tough session especially for Joe and Stoneman.
Anything over a 200 lead will be good with them batting last on there.. with the scoring rates on this pitch that would take most of tomorrow to get 200 on, batting last on day 5 will be tricky of we bowl well.
It's been a really good test match though and I'm hopeful of a really good series now.
Being in the Gabba test match going into day 4 is something positive in itself.
Aussies favourites from here but a decent batting day will keep it alive.
I am pleased that the series looks competitive though, the day night test in Adelaide will be a pick em, I don't fancy us batting against Starc and Cummings on the WACA if it's quick and bouncy but going into Melbourne and Sydney with only one test in it will make for a great series
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